BPS Administration Archives - QUEST https://questparents.org/category/bps-administration/ Quality Education for Every Student Sun, 19 May 2019 16:20:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://questparents.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/QUEST-fav-512-x-512-50x50.png BPS Administration Archives - QUEST https://questparents.org/category/bps-administration/ 32 32 School turnaround bill advances https://questparents.org/school-turnaround-bill-advances/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 21:12:06 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=2960 Empowerment zones, the third way, portfolio district. Different name, same goals: takeover of our public schools. http://baystatebanner.com/news/2018/feb/28/school-turnaround-bill-advances/

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]]> Study: Schools shame kids for unpaid meals https://questparents.org/study-schools-shame-kids-for-unpaid-meals/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 21:04:24 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=2954 Study shows some MA schools shaming kids who can’t afford lunch– serving a cheap sandwich, barring sports and field trips and withholding report cards. Way to close the achievement gap. http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_politics/2018/03/study_schools_shame_kids_for_unpaid_meals

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]]> Boston-based SimpliSafe cuts ties to NRA https://questparents.org/boston-based-simplisafe-cuts-ties-to-nra/ Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:02:44 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=2939 How does this relate to BPS? Keep reading. http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2018/02/boston_based_simplisafe_cuts_ties_to_nra

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]]> At midpoint of his term, Tommy Chang is being tested https://questparents.org/at-midpoint-of-his-term-tommy-chang-is-being-tested/ Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:48:50 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=2936 BPS parent and QUESTie Mary Battenfeld says,”[Chang] began his superintendency with a listening tour, but listening has not been very evident in how he has developed policies.” https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/02/18/after-string-controversies-chang-works-rebuild-relationships/2FcHrBBBJ9arPUyfUxE0MJ/story.html

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]]> Chang ousts many Greater Egleston High School teachers and its headmaster https://questparents.org/chang-ousts-many-greater-egleston-high-school-teachers-and-its-headmaster/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:41:43 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=2913 Update on Greater Egleston. Many questions still unanswered. https://schoolyardnews.com/chang-ousts-many-greater-egleston-high-school-teachers-and-its-headmaster-a14e7f6facc5

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]]> A Minor Fight In A Boston School Landed One Student In ICE Custody, Advocates Fear https://questparents.org/a-minor-fight-in-a-boston-school-landed-one-student-in-ice-custody-advocates-fear/ Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:41:22 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=2903 Imagine if our schools were reporting students to ICE. Oh wait! http://www.wbur.org/news/2018/01/26/boston-student-ice-custody

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]]> BPS website foul-up gives parents flawed data https://questparents.org/bps-website-foul-up-gives-parents-flawed-data/ Sat, 13 Jan 2018 17:13:22 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=2886 How has BPS so royally messed up the ratings of schools?!? This is one of the key mechanisms by which some students access quality schools. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/01/12/bps-website-foul-gives-parents-flawed-data/0owcCaHbtdSBfrQaJXBAUM/story.html

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]]> Boston Public Schools Considers Plan to Eliminate Middle Schools https://questparents.org/boston-public-schools-considers-plan-to-eliminate-middle-schools/ Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:06:52 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=2883 Eliminating middle schools: “It’s hard to imagine grade reconfiguration—and school closures—won’t become volatile, too.” Thank you Boston Magazine for making the connection between grade reconfiguration and school closures. https://www.bostonmagazine.com/education/2018/01/12/chang-middle-school-bps/

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]]> BPS website glitch creates confusion for parents registering for schools https://questparents.org/bps-website-glitch-creates-confusion-for-parents-registering-for-schools/ Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:03:09 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=2880 Woops. Glitch in the registration process “will be fixed immediately.” http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2018/01/bps_website_glitch_creates_confusion_for_parents_registering_for_schools

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]]> BPS may be served lawsuit over lack of minority input https://questparents.org/bps-may-be-served-lawsuit-over-lack-of-minority-input/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 03:01:07 +0000 https://questparents.org/?p=1452 “[Lawyers’ Committee Executive Director] Espinoza-Madrigal said that if BPS leadership doesn’t start addressing issues facing minorities, immigrants and community members who want more input, there could be ‘legal liability for Boston Public Schools and the city of Boston.'” http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2017/12/bps_may_be_served_lawsuit_over_lack_of_minority_input

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